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To control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), municipalities included in the red zone must not only follow the recommendations and instructions of specialists, but can also decide on the issuance of local quarantine.
SAM reports that decisions on the announcement of quarantine in specific municipalities are made on Wednesdays at the Government meeting. So whether quarantine will be introduced in these municipalities will be decided next week.
Currently, 34 municipalities in the country are included in the red zone, 21 in the yellow zone and 5 in the green zone.
Local quarantines have already been announced in 21 municipalities: Elektrėnai, Joniškis district, Jurbarkas district, Kelmė district, Klaipėda district, Kretinga district, Marijampolė, Pasvalys district, Plungė district, Skuodas district, Šiauliai district, Švenčionys district, Kaunas city, Klaiplda city,, Širvintos district, Telšiai district, Trakai district, Vilnius city, Vilnius district and Raseiniai district municipalities.
In accordance with the recommendations of international organizations, the country’s municipalities are divided into three zones according to epidemiological indicators: yellow, green, and red.
The green zone means that the risk of coronavirus in participating municipalities is low, and no additional restrictions are required for municipalities that meet this criterion. The green zone includes municipalities with a morbidity of less than 25 cases per 100,000. the proportion of population and positive surveys per week is less than 4%.
The yellow zone means that municipalities within it must be prepared and responsibly follow the recommendations of public health experts to control the further spread of the coronavirus. The yellow zone includes the municipalities where the incidence does not exceed 50 cases per 100,000. population and the proportion of positive tests is equal to or greater than 4%. or the morbidity is 25-150 cases per 100 thousand. less than 4% of the population tested positive.
The red zone includes those municipalities where morbidity exceeds 50 cases per 100,000. population, the proportion of positive tests – 4 percent. and more, and the proportion of cases not related to outbreaks or outbreaks is 30 percent. or more per week, or those with a morbidity greater than 150 cases per 100,000. the proportion of population and cases not related to outbreaks or outbreaks is 30%. or more per week, that is, at least 10 cases per week must be registered with the municipality.
Municipalities are evaluated according to three criteria: a 14-day morbidity rate of 100,000. the percentage of the population that tested positive among all tests performed within 7 days and the percentage of non-outbreak or outbreak-related cases within 7 days.
The red zone is expanding: more countries and regions have been added to the list of affected countries
Starting Monday, November 2. A new list of traffic lights from affected countries comes into force. Even more European countries and regions have been found in the red and gray areas for which mandatory isolation or coronavirus (COVID-19) testing has been performed: Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Sweden, all Italian regions, Hovedstaden and Nordjylland of Denmark) regions.
Isolation and testing will not be mandatory upon arrival from Latvia, Norway and Finland, as well as from the Canary Islands, announces the Ministry of Health.
HERE you can see a virtual map of the affected countries, developed by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) according to the traffic light principle.
Depending on morbidity and other indicators, foreign countries are divided into green, yellow and red zones. Countries where there is no information on morbidity or where 300 or fewer tests are performed in 100 days. the population falls into the gray area.
The countries in the red and gray areas are included in the list of countries affected by Lithuania. People arriving or passing through these countries are considered to have been in contact and are subject to 10 days of isolation or are required to be present 48 hours in advance. The COVID-19 test was carried out before arrival in Lithuania and the negative response was received.
Those who travel by plane and do not leave the airport transit area are not considered to have been in contact.
Travelers on scheduled, special and charter flights organized and operated by carriers in all modes of transport must register on the National Center for Public Health (NVSC) website and provide the airline with a confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) before boarding, otherwise you must register with the NVSC no later than 12 hours after the time of return or arrival in Lithuania.
The Department of Health (SAM) notes that the countries of the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Swiss Confederation are included in the list of countries affected by coronavirus infection if they are classified as red or gray. on maps published by ECDC.
Third countries (non-EEA countries) that are not included in the ECDC maps and therefore are included in the gray area, are also considered to be affected by coronavirus infection. The exemption applies to countries included in the list of third countries established at the level of the European Union whose population should not be subject to a temporary restriction on the crossing of external borders for the purpose of unnecessary travel to the EU.
The list of affected countries is published every Friday and goes into effect on Monday.
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Updated recommendations
SAM remembers that the use of protective equipment that covers the nose and mouth is mandatory in closed public spaces. Residents are encouraged to wash their hands with soap and water as often as possible, use disinfectants, and follow the cough and sneeze etiquette. It is very important to take care of the environmental hygiene, the frequent ventilation of the premises, the daily cleaning of the surfaces used both in the home and at work.
In case of acute signs of upper respiratory infection, it is necessary to stay home and consult the Coronavirus Hotline (tel. 1808) or contact your family doctor for a consultation. When visiting shops, pharmacies, markets, other open and closed public places, it is advisable to keep a safe distance of at least 2 meters from other people.
After close contact with COVID-19, isolation at home or elsewhere is required for 14 days after the last day of exposure. The isolation rules must be strictly adhered to throughout the isolation period.
In public, avoid direct contact with people with whom you don’t normally interact, and avoid mass gatherings if possible. It is advisable to give priority to activities in open spaces.
When organizing a large personal celebration, it is recommended to postpone it if possible. Otherwise, it is advisable to limit the number of participants to ensure that the participants do not show any signs of respiratory infection. Participants are asked to observe cough and sneeze etiquette, hand hygiene, and a safe distance.
Travelers are advised to postpone unnecessary local and international travel. In preparation for the trip, it is advisable to assess the epidemic situation of the COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) in a particular country, the need for the trip and the risk of a possible quarantine (isolation) when returning to Lithuania. During the trip, it is recommended to avoid contact with sick people, observe hygiene, consume safe food and water.
Chronic patients and people over 65 are the most vulnerable group of the population, with a high risk of serious complications from coronavirus infection. Individuals from these population groups
It is recommended to ensure the least possible contact with other people, avoid places of mass concentration, take care of hygiene, if possible, use the services that are provided remotely.
Persons over 6 years of age must wear nasal and oral protective equipment in enclosed public spaces (public transportation, stores, service places, etc.), unless service cannot be provided while the recipient is wearing a mask. It is not necessary to wear the mask when exercising in sports clubs and when visiting leisure and amusement parks, when it is not possible to provide the service with the mask. Face masks cannot be used by people with disabilities who cannot use them due to their health or whose use may be harmful to their health.
Face masks that fully cover the mouth and nose should be worn. When using the mask, it is important not to touch it with your hands, and it is necessary to wash your hands when touching or removing it. Disposable masks must not be reused, thrown away after use.
We warn that the violation of these rules can lead to administrative liability and a fine of between 500 and 1,000 euros.
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